by Dion Person on I've been to the Velvet Margarita twice. It's a nice chill atmosphere. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. The decor is cute. It's a nice place to hang in Hollywood that's no-so. Yummy food and strong drinks ;]
by Brenton Gindhart on I find this club difficult to rate for a few reasons. If I were to lay out the description of an exclusive, beautiful, trendy club , Opera really fits the description. I mean, the reason they have these out of control lines and annoyingly strict bouncers is to create the aura of a highly regarded, chic club. Unfortunately, the lines are so discouraging, and the bouncers so snobbish, that bypassing the scene altogether doesn't make one feel like she's missing out on much. I was invited to a company party there, and the lack of communication among door people led to me walking around from one clipboard wielding puffed up attendant to another. When I finally got to one who recognized my party's name, he had the nerve to ask what I did for the company for confirmation (and pretended to jot it down)...ugh... This sort of atmosphere lends itself to ultra competitive would-be-patrons outside. So be prepared to endure dirty looks if you aren't dressed to the nines, or at least clad in some trendy alternative. Now inside, the music is great, the bartenders are all very friendly, and everyone seems to be having a good time. And I should mention that it's been gorgeously renovated. From the top level, the colors all mesh beautifully and the soft lighting is so flattering that everyone looks great. This stuff really almost makes up for the Kremlin-like restrictive access. If I could give this place 2 1/2 stars, I would--but I'm feeling generous. EDIT: I'm not feeling generous anymore! I went back last Saturday, the music was lame, the bathroom lines were long, everything's overpriced and the door employees are just so pitifully unpleasant. The dance floor's big though...
by Randolf N. on I give it 4 stars for atmosphere...very cool jellyfish swimming in the black-lit fish tanks and the decor is this sort of Asian dark feel with, of course, little Buddha's everywhere. I thought the food was just OK. We had a whole bunch of different kinds of sashimi specials; I liked the tuna one the best even though I've never been the biggest tuna fan. I recommend a visit as the trip to the scene is sure to impress your out of towners, and for those that live in the city, well it is just a cool place to hang out for a little bite. I got out of there for less than $60 including tip.
